In Hilary Mantel's historical novel entitled Bring Up the Bodies, the narrative focuses on the court of Henry the VIII. The novel begins with Henry's introduction to Jane Seymour and follows the historical timeline through the execution of Anne Boleyn, but Mantel takes the unique step of telling the story from Thomas Cromwell's point of view. Over the course of the novel, Mantel introduces themes such as power, brutality, and family bonds.
